Bahama Brake
Pteris longifolia
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States, Venezuelan Antilles
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Pteris
- Species:
- Pteris longifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- PTBA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern reproduces via spores; spores require moist, humid conditions and may take several weeks to germinate.